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The Flame Trees of Thika (1981)

Biography · Drama

Elspeth and her unconventional parents decide to settle down in Kenya and begin a coffee plantation. This is a time of discovery for Elspeth, as she encounters the incredible beauty and cruelty of nature, and new friendships with both Africans and British expatriates. A side plot involves the beautiful and bored British Lettice Palmer who enters into an affair with a handsome safari guide. Eventually, however, the excitement of Elspeth's life is disrupted by the onset of WW I, and the changes it brings.

IMDb rating
7.8 (495 votes)
Seasons
1
Language
EN
Type
Mini-series

Ratings refreshed Jul 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (1981)

6.97 avg 7 episodes 6.8 → 7.2 50 min avg

Ep 1: 6.8 · 29 votesEp 2: 7.0 · 25 votesEp 3: 7.2 · 27 votesEp 4: 6.9 · 23 votesEp 5: 6.8 · 25 votesEp 6: 6.9 · 25 votesEp 7: 7.2 · 25 votes
Season 1 episodes — IMDb ratings
#TitleRatingVotes
1The Promised Land6.829
2Hyenas Will Eat Anything7.025
3Happy New Year7.227
4Friends in High Places6.923
5A Real Sportsman6.825
6Safari6.925
7The Drums of War7.225